Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice: Recent submissions
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Improving Engineering Education Outreach in Rural Counties through Engineering Risk Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Hands-on engineering education is an upcoming trend among K-12 schools throughout the United States to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This study used unconventional methods ... -
Multidisciplinary Teaching: Engineering Course in Advanced Building Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Collaboration within the building process is difficult. This calls for employees who are experienced in collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. To fulfill this demand, a multidisciplinary course in “advanced building ... -
Women Leaders Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Singapore’s Construction Industry
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Program Assessment and Evaluation Using Student Grades Obtained on Outcome-Related Course Learning Objectives
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)A methodology was developed for assessing student performance with respect to program outcomes and course objectives using available graded coursework. The methodology uses a matrix formulation to relate individual coursework ... -
European Higher Education Area: The Good and the Bad
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Introduction of Innovations into the Traditional Teaching of Construction and Building Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The traditional teaching methods used for training civil engineers are currently being called into question as a result of the new knowledge and skills now required by the labor market. In addition, the European Higher ... -
Editor’s Note
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Excavation Game: Computer-Aided-Learning Tool for Teaching Construction Engineering Decision Making
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)This paper reports on an interactive computer-aided-learning (CAL) tool that was developed for the education of construction engineering students: the excavation game. It builds on the large potential of using CAL in ... -
Occupational Licensing of Building Trades: Case of Western Australia
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Occupational licensing ensures that people in the building industry are competent and accountable for their work and that it is undertaken “right the first time.” Currently, there is a requirement within Western Australia ... -
Impact of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Credential on Design Professionals
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) accreditation is quickly becoming one of the most popular professional designations available to members of the building design and construction community. The purpose ... -
Education for Sustainable Development and Civil Engineering for Children: Interactive Model Case Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)This paper describes the further development of a previously reported interactive model developed to enhance the understanding of the concept of sustainable development (SD) and the role of civil engineers among school ... -
Building Teams That Learn: Study of Learning Effects in Engineering Student Teams
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Building Information Modeling in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction: Emerging Research Directions and Trends
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Currently, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry is facing enormous technological and institutional changes and challenges including the proliferation of information technology and appropriate application ... -
Promoting Green Construction in India through Industry-Academia Collaboration
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Political, Economic, and Legal Risks Faced in International Projects: Case Study of Vietnam
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The aim of this research is to investigate the political, economic, and legal (PEL) risks faced by foreign firms when undertaking construction projects in Vietnam. The specific objectives are to investigate the types of ... -
Closure to “Problem-Centered Approach in a Numerical Methods Course” by Autar K. Kaw and Ali Yalcin
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Graduate Education in Construction Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Construction management has become a vital aspect of the construction process over the years. This paper reviews the Master’s programs in construction engineering and management (CEM) offered by departments of civil ... -
Pedagogy of Teaching Value Management in Postgraduate Construction and Property Program
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)As value management (VM) has been increasingly applied to enhance value in public construction projects, the core subject entitled “Value Management for Construction and Property” is being offered to postgraduate students ... -
Model of Integrating Humanitarian Development into Engineering Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Entering the first half of the 21st century, the engineering profession must embrace a new mission statement—to contribute to the building of a more sustainable, stable, and equitable world. In particular, the engineering ... -
Factors Affecting Construction Project Outcomes: Case Study of Vietnam
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Due to the demand for built products from foreign investors and the growing economy, Vietnam’s construction industry experiences strong growth. While some of the construction projects are successfully executed, others faced ...